The Giants selected Syracuse defensive tackle Jay Bromley in the third round of the NFL Draft on Friday night.

The 6-foot-3, 306-pound Bromley, a native of New York, recorded 10 sacks and 14.5 tackles for losses last season for Syracuse.

He fills a need with the loss of Linval Joseph to free agency this offseason, but again, I feel the Giants reached. I think Notre Dame defensive tackle Louis Nix III was a better pick in this spot, but the Giants love Syracuse guys.

Big Blue will not have another pick until the fourth round on Saturday. They have yet to take a tight end and will need safety help with the imminent suspension of Will Hill.

I’m not ecstatic about their draft so far, I think they could have gotten better value in the second and third rounds.

With numerous options at their disposal with the 11th pick in the second round, the Giants opted to strengthen their offensive line with Colorado State center Weston Richburg.

The pick seems like a bit of a reach to me at that spot, but the Giants feel he can compete for the starting center job and they like his versatility.

The 6-foot-3, 298-pound Richburg played all three positions on the offensive line at Colorado State, but started all 14 games last year as a center.

Richburg started all four years and never missed a game. He even played after breaking his right hand in 2012 and learned to snap with his left hand.

He was a finalist for both the Outland and Lombardi Trophy, given to the nation’s top interior linemen, in both his junior and senior seasons.

The Giants were pleased to have Richburg fall to them at No. 43.

“He’s a good, athletic young center,” Giants head coach Tom Coughlin told the Associated Press. “All our scouts raved about him. He can get out and pull and block the zone scheme. You always like to have versatility, but he’s a center first and foremost. We’re looking at him as a center.”

The Giants filled a need by taking explosive wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. during the first round on Thursday, but they still have a number of holes to fill. Here are some players that might be available to them when they pick 11th in the second round on Friday:

The Giants filled a need on offense by taking Odell Beckham Jr. from LSU with the 12th pick of the first round in the 2014 NFL Draft.

Beckham had been climbing up draft boards recently and the Jets were also reportedly interested in him.

Beckham will help fill in for the loss of Hakeem Nicks in free agency.

Here’s a scouting report on Beckham from the Associated Press:

Odell Beckham JR., WR, LSU (5-foot-11, 198 pounds)

Broke LSU’s single-season record with 2,315 all-purpose yards last season. Tough and skilled receiver and excellent return man. Reliable hands. Strong and quick after the catch. Tough to tackle. Plays bigger than 5-11. Doesn’t have blazing speed or great size, but if you watched him play you might have a hard time noticing that.

Jets fans, here’s your chance to play GM, so who would you keep and who would you let go? Obviously QB Geno Smith and coach Rex Ryan aren’t going anywhere, but who should? Not everybody is included on this list because football rosters are massive, but place your vote below and if you want to elaborate, please feel free in the comments section.

Giants fans, here’s your chance to run the team, so who would you keep and who would you let go? Obviously QB Eli Manning, coach Tom Coughlin, WR Victor Cruz and GM Jerry Reese aren’t going anywhere, even though some of you might think they should. Not everybody is included on this list because football rosters are massive, but place your vote below and if you want to elaborate, please feel free in the comments section.

McAdoo, 36, had been the quarterbacks coach for the Green Bay Packers for the past two seasons. He’s also worked on the staffs of the Niners and Saints, as well as for Stanford, Akron, Pittsburgh and Michigan State in college. This will be his first offensive coordinator job.

McAdoo interviewed with the Dolphins for the same post Tuesday, but took the Giants opening Tuesday evening.

Week 14 might just be the most intriguing week of the season, highlighted by four really good matchups in the NFC.

As big as the Seattle at San Francisco tilt is, the Carolina at New Orleans game might be even bigger as it could go a long way to deciding the NFC South.

We will find out just how good the Panthers are when they face an angry Saints team coming off a blowout loss to the Seahawks, in the Superdome, where they are almost unbeatable.

The Panthers have won eight straight, but face their toughest test to date during that streak. Yes, they beat the Niners, but the Saints at home are a different animal.

There’s two other big games that will have huge ramifications for the NFC East and NFC North.

The Lions travel to Philly to take on the Eagles and the Cowboys head to Chicago to face the Bears.

It should be a really fun two days of football.

Minnesota (plus 6<AF>1/2<XA>) at Baltimore

The skinny: The Ravens are in control of their own destiny for the final wild-card spot in the AFC. The Ravens finish off a three-game homestand where they allow just 12.3 points per game.

My pick: Ravens 23-13.

Minnesota at Baltimore

Baltimore (91%, 10 Votes)

Minnesota (9%, 1 Votes)

Total Voters: 11

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Indianapolis (plus 6 <AF>1/2<XA>) at Cincinnati

The skinny: The Bengals are 5-0 at home for the first time since 1988. The Colts are not the same team without WR Reggie Wayne, especially on the road.

My pick: Bengals 27-20.

Indianapolis at Cincinnati

Cincinnati (64%, 7 Votes)

Indianapolis (36%, 4 Votes)

Total Voters: 11

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Atlanta (OFF) at Green Bay

The skinny: Who would have thought this game would be meaningless when the schedule came out before the season? Well, it pretty much is. Injuries have played a big part in the demise of both of these teams, especially Green Bay. QB Aaron Rodgers is out again for the Packers, who are 0-2-1 at home without Rodgers this season.

My pick: Packers 23-20.

Atlanta at Green Bay

Atlanta (63%, 5 Votes)

Green Bay (38%, 3 Votes)

Total Voters: 8

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Cleveland (plus 11 <AF>1/2<XA>) at New England

The skinny: The only drama in this game will be whether or not Browns WR Josh Gordon can record his third straight game with 200 or more receiving yards.

My pick: Patriots 34-20.

Cleveland at New England

New England (100%, 10 Votes)

Cleveland (0%, 0 Votes)

Total Voters: 10

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Oakland (plus 2 <AF>1/2<XA>) at Jets

The skinny: The Jets will force Matt McGloin to beat them, but I’m sure the Raiders are thinking the same thing about Geno Smith. Let’s face it, this game is going to be ugly. Jets in a close one.

My pick: Jets 13-10.

Oakland at Jets

Oakland (70%, 7 Votes)

Jets (30%, 3 Votes)

Total Voters: 10

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Detroit (plus 2<AF>1/2<XA>) at Philadelphia

The skinny: The Eagles have finally figured out how to win at home, but they’ll be tested by a tough Lions team. If the Lions are able to get pressure on QB Nick Foles he just might throw his first pick of the season. I really thought the Eagles were a five-win team at best this season, but like most of my picks this year I was way off.

My pick: Eagles 27-23.

Detroit at Philadelphia

Philadelphia (78%, 7 Votes)

Detroit (22%, 2 Votes)

Total Voters: 9

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Miami (plus 3) at Pittsburgh

The skinny: The Steelers have won each of the past five meetings and haven’t lost to Miami at home since 1990.

My pick: Steelers 20-10.

Miami at Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh (91%, 10 Votes)

Miami (9%, 1 Votes)

Total Voters: 11

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Buffalo (plus 2 <AF>1/2<XA>) at Tampa Bay

The skinny: Bills coach Doug Marrone holds a 2-1 edge over Buccaneers coach Greg Schiano. Of course that was while Marrone was coaching Syracuse and Schiano was at Rutgers. Bills QB E.J. Manuel and Bucs QB Mike Glennon also faced each other in college, splitting a pair of games. Doesn’t really matter in this game, just thought it was interesting.

My pick: Buccaneers 24-20.

Buffalo at Tampa Bay

Tampa Bay (90%, 9 Votes)

Buffalo (10%, 1 Votes)

Total Voters: 10

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Kansas City (minus 3) at Washington

The skinny: Kansas City is the first team in NFL history to win its first nine games and then lose the next three. Washington has dropped four straight and five of six. Chiefs coach Andy Reid already can sweep the NFC East, a division he coached in for 14 years while with the Eagles, with a win.

My pick: Chiefs 24-16.

Kansas City at Washington

Kansas City (100%, 11 Votes)

Washington (0%, 0 Votes)

Total Voters: 11

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Tennessee (plus 12) at Denver

The skinny: Broncos QB Peyton Manning struggles (8-11) when the game-time temperature is 40 or below, and it’s expected to be chilly at Mile High Stadium. Denver is not losing at home to the Titans, so expect him to improve to 9-11.

My pick: Broncos 35-20.

Tennessee at Denver

Denver (100%, 10 Votes)

Tennessee (0%, 0 Votes)

Total Voters: 10

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St. Louis (plus 6<AF>1/2<XA>) at Arizona

The skinny: The Cardinals are 0-3 in the NFC West, including a loss earlier this season to the Rams. Jeff Fisher is 3-0 against the Cardinals as head coach of the Rams. With all that being said, I’m still picking the Cardinals.

My pick: Cardinals 20-14.

St. Louis at Arizona

Arizona (82%, 9 Votes)

St. Louis (18%, 2 Votes)

Total Voters: 11

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Giants (plus 3) at Chargers

The skinny: Giants QB Eli Manning is 0-2 against the team that drafted him back in 2004. The Giants have won five of their last six games, while the Chargers have dropped four of five. I’ll take the Giants in an upset on the road.

My pick: Giants 24-23.

Giants at Chargers

Chargers (54%, 7 Votes)

Giants (46%, 6 Votes)

Total Voters: 13

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Seattle (plus 2 <AF>1/2<XA>) at San Francisco

The skinny: The Seahawks could clinch the NFC West with a win. How big is this game? Check out this quote from Niners coach Jim Harbaugh earlier this week: “If this doesn’t fire you up, if this doesn’t fire up the fans, then what does? I suppose Abraham Lincoln riding across the field with a frock and a top hat, riding a horse, waving an American flag. I doubt that would fire them up, if this game doesn’t fire them up. The people that really love football would be fired up by this matchup.” So, I guess he’s fired up. The Niners need this game in the worst way, and the Seahawks are due for a letdown after a big win over the Saints on Monday, but I still like them in this game.

My pick: Seahawks 20-17.

Seattle at San Francisco

San Francisco (55%, 6 Votes)

Seattle (45%, 5 Votes)

Total Voters: 11

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Carolina (plus 3) at New Orleans

The skinny: Saints QB Drew Brees is 10-0 in home prime-time games with 33 TD passes and 4 interceptions. That’s pretty darn good. I like the Panthers, but they are due for a loss and I think beating the Saints in the Superdome is just too daunting a task.

My pick: Saints 23-17.

Carolina at New Orleans

New Orleans (67%, 8 Votes)

Carolina (33%, 4 Votes)

Total Voters: 12

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Dallas (PICK) at Chicago

The skinny: It’s December, but I’m not expecting December Tony Romo to show up for the Cowboys. Look for him to have a good game on the road to start silencing his critics.

Hopefully you all have recovered from your Thanksgiving feasts and Black Friday shopping and are ready to settle in for some football today and Monday.

It’s a little upsetting writing this column knowing that the Giants threw away their season last week after providing hope with four straight wins. The Cowboys come-from-behind win over the Raiders on Thanksgiving sure didn’t help lift my spirits any. However, I am looking forward to Monday night’s Saints-Seahawks match-up, so at least there’s that.

Tampa Bay (plus 8) at Carolina

The skinny: This will not be as easy as it looked just a few weeks ago for the Panthers. The Bucs are riding a three-game win streak and with a huge game looming against the Saints next week the Panthers must guard against looking ahead.

My pick: Panthers 24-23.

Tampa Bay at Carolina

Carolina (81%, 13 Votes)

Tampa Bay (19%, 3 Votes)

Total Voters: 16

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Jacksonville (plus 7) at Cleveland

The skinny: The Browns defense will be able to overcome having Brandon Weeden as their quarterback again.

My pick: Browns 20-10.

Jacksonville at Cleveland

Cleveland (92%, 11 Votes)

JAcksonville (8%, 1 Votes)

Total Voters: 12

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New England (minus 7 <AF>1/2<XA>) at Houston

The skinny: No chance of an upset here. The Patriots are starting to hit their stride and the Texans are just another obstacle in their way to a high seed for the AFC playoffs.

My pick: Patriots 34-17.

New England at Houston

New England (92%, 11 Votes)

Houston (8%, 1 Votes)

Total Voters: 12

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Tennessee (plus 4) at Indianapolis

The skinny: The Colts put themselves in an early hole during the first meeting this season, but completely dominated the Titans in the second half. Look for them to get out to an early lead and hold on in a key divisional match-up. Remember, Colts QB Andrew Luck has yet to lose two straight games in his short NFL career.

My pick: Colts 27-20.

Tennessee at Indianapolis

Indianapolis (83%, 10 Votes)

Tennessee (17%, 2 Votes)

Total Voters: 12

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Chicago (plus 1) at Minnesota

The Bears need this game to keep pace in the NFC North. In order to win they will have to stop Adrian Peterson and force Christian Ponder to beat them.

My pick: Bears 17-16.

Chicago at Minnesota

Chicago (77%, 10 Votes)

Minnesota (23%, 3 Votes)

Total Voters: 13

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Miami (plus 2) at Jets

The skinny: Jets QB Geno Smith just needs to manage the game and let his defense win it for him. Gang Green is 4-1 at home and should be able to hold off the Dolphins.

My pick: Jets 13-10.

Miami at Jets

Miami (54%, 7 Votes)

Jets (46%, 6 Votes)

Total Voters: 13

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Arizona (plus 3) at Philadelphia

The skinny: The Cardinals are the team nobody really wants to play right now. It will be interesting to watch how Arizona’s defense handles the Eagles’ running game. The Cardinals have the best rush defense in the NFL at 81.3 yards per game. Will Eagles QB Nick Foles continue to play mistake-free football? If not the Eagles will lose the battle of the birds.

My pick: Cardinals 27-20.

Arizona at Philadelphia

Philadelphia (53%, 8 Votes)

Arizona (47%, 7 Votes)

Total Voters: 15

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Atlanta (plus 3 <AF>1/2<XA>) at Buffalo in Toronto

The skinny: Would feel much better about this pick if the game was in Buffalo, not sure Toronto offers much of an advantage to the Bills. The Falcons played well against the Saints last week, but it still wasn’t enough.

My pick: Bills 20-17.

Atlanta at Buffalo (in Toronto)

Buffalo (86%, 12 Votes)

Atlanta (14%, 2 Votes)

Total Voters: 14

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St. Louis (plus 8 <AF>1/2<XA>) at San Francisco

The skinny: How good is the NFC West? When the Rams are the worst team in your division it really says something about how good the competition is. The Rams tend to feast on turnovers, but the Niners aren’t in the habit of giving the ball away so that will make it tough for them to pull off a road upset.

My pick: Niners 24-14.

St. Louis at San Francisco

San Francisco (79%, 11 Votes)

St. Louis (21%, 3 Votes)

Total Voters: 14

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Denver (minus 5 <AF>1/2<XA>) at Kansas City

The skinny: Peyton Manning’s Kryptonite is cold weather. This fact was proven once again last week in New England. If the Broncos are to make it to MetLife Stadium in February he will need to overcome this. He’s just 1-6 when temperatures are in the 20s or below. Lucky for Manning and the Broncos it is supposed to be in the 50s today at Arrowhead Stadium where they’ll face a Chiefs team on a losing streak after starting 9-0.

My pick: Broncos 30-24.

Denver at Kansas City

Denver (85%, 11 Votes)

Kansas City (15%, 2 Votes)

Total Voters: 13

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Cincinnati (plus 1) at San Diego

The skinny: The Bengals are looking to cement their place in the AFC North, but run into a Chargers team with their own playoff aspirations in San Diego. Location is important, since Cincinnati is tied with the Cowboys for the worst road record (2-4) by a team over .500. Their road woes continue, as Philip Rivers has seemingly found his rhythm again.

My pick: Chargers 24-17.

Cincinnati at San Diego

San Diego (77%, 10 Votes)

Cincinnati (23%, 3 Votes)

Total Voters: 13

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Giants (minus 1 <AF>1/2<XA>) at Washington

The skinny: I think the Giants have some pride left and will play hard after such a disappointing loss last week. However, they are just 1-4 on the road this season and the Redskins are due to play a good game. I’m just not sure it will come tonight.

My pick: Giants 24-20.

Giants at Washington

Giants (57%, 8 Votes)

Washington (43%, 6 Votes)

Total Voters: 14

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New Orleans (plus 5) at Seattle

The skinny: The best game of the week will have to wait for Monday night. This game should decide home-field advantage in the NFC and the inside track to the Super Bowl since both are basically unbeatable at home. The Saints should give the Seahawks are run for their money, but Seattle is rested and has probably had this game circled on its calendar for weeks now.

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